Indian Motorcycle Unleashes Redesigned & Updated Chieftain

New PowerBand™ Audio Upgrade Package is Loudest Audio System in
Indian Motorcycle History

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901,
today announced a redesigned Chieftain lineup. Since its debut in 2013,
the Chieftain has consistently won high marks for handling, power and
comfort. Now, for 2019, the Indian Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and
Chieftain Limited feature more streamlined, aggressive styling that
reflects the bike’s well-established performance capabilities. For those
loyal to Indian’s classic designs, the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
will continue to feature its traditional fairing and iconic valanced
front fender.

The redesigned Chieftain lineup continues an evolution that started in
2017 with the introduction of the 10-spoke, 19-inch contrast-cut front
wheel and open fender on the Chieftain Limited and Chieftain Elite. The
response from customers was overwhelmingly positive, paving the way for
this lineup expansion.

“As we continue to evolve the Indian Motorcycle brand, we want to expand
our lineup with more aggressive style options, while still maintaining
the availability of our more classic style options,” said Reid Wilson,
Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “What’s most important to us is
developing motorcycles that meet a wide variety of customer style
preferences, and Chieftain’s new look does just that.”

At first glance of the new Chieftain, riders will notice a restyled
fairing and saddlebags with sharper lines and harder edges that give the
bike a commanding presence and more streamlined look. A trimmed and
slimmed fairing, paired with full LED lighting and new fork guards,
delivers a streamlined front-end package that’s indicative of the bike’s
impressive performance capabilities. The Chieftain’s new, slammed
saddlebags with color-matched fender closeouts also provide a sleek and
custom-inspired look. While the new Rogue gunfighter seat gives the bike
a sleek, low-slung stance, Chieftain maintains its superior handling and
comfort with more than four inches of rear suspension travel. New
badging on the tank and saddlebags and the iconic Indian headdress on
the front fender complete the package.

In addition to the styling and design enhancements, the 2019 Chieftain
lineup features new ride-enhancing technology for increased performance
customization and rider comfort. For a more customized ride experience,
riders can now choose between three Ride Modes – Tour, Standard or
Sport. The throttle map for each Ride Mode was designed with a specific
application in mind, resulting in one bike with three distinct
personalities. All 2019 Chieftains are also equipped with Rear Cylinder
Deactivation for increased rider comfort when the bike is stationary.

Also new for 2019, the Chieftain Dark Horse lineup expands with new
paint options, including White Smoke, Bronze Smoke and Thunder Black
Smoke. More than just matte-finish body paint, the 2019 Chieftain Dark
Horse now features premium black ceramic exhaust and gloss black
finishes on the primary cover, valve covers, push-rod tubes, cam cover,
and saddlebag hinges for a custom, blacked-out look.

Several enhancements have also been made to Indian Motorcycle’s stock
audio system to significantly improve sound quality. First, the tweeters
have been separated from the mid-range speakers to optimize sound output
and clarity. Second, a dynamic equalizer that’s fully customizable now
adjusts specific frequencies at different vehicle speeds to provide peak
system performance at all times. As speed increases, the equalizer
automatically adjusts each frequency to the optimal level to compensate
for road, wind and engine noise. The result is crystal-clear, 100-watts
of premium audio at all speeds.

In summary, the 2019 Chieftain lineup packs a host of new features,
including:

A restyled fairing and saddlebags that reflect Chieftain’s performance
capabilities

A new Rogue gunfighter seat that enhances the bike’s sleek profile

New front and rear turn signals and full LED lighting

New ride-enhancing technology that provides a customizable ride
experience with three Ride Modes and Rear Cylinder Deactivation for
improved rider comfort

Enhanced stock, 100-watt premium audio system for crystal-clear sound
at all speeds

Also new for 2019, Indian Motorcycle introduces its loudest audio system
to date. With PowerBand™ Audio, riders can choose from audio
configurations that are up to 50 percent louder than stock audio. The
system is engineered with an integrated amp on speaker and does not
require additional amps. The premium audio package is fully integrated
with Indian Motorcycle® Ride Command® so that when PowerBand™ Audio
speakers are installed, Ride Command® automatically recognizes the
upgrade and takes the equalizer from five bands to nine bands with
additional pre-set options and volume control. Riders can choose from
three kits - PowerBand Audio™ (fairing upgrade), PowerBand™ Audio Plus
(fairing and saddlebag upgrade) and PowerBand™ Audio Plus with accessory
trunk (fairing, saddlebag and accessory trunk upgrade).

Riders can further customize their Chieftain with a variety of
accessories, including performance packages from Stage 1, 2 and 3
featuring exhaust, air intakes, cams and the 116 ci big bore kit. Custom
fit options like extended and reduced reach seats, mid-rise handlebars
and reduced reach handlebars are also available. Color-matched
accessories such as Hard Lower Fairings, Saddlebag Audio Lids, a Quick
Release Trunk, and for the Chieftain Classic owners, a 10-spoke 19-inch
contrast-cut wheel with an open fender can be added to give your bike a
custom look.

Pricing for the 2019 Chieftain begins at $21,999 in the U.S. and $26,999
in Canada, while the Chieftain Dark Horse starts at $25,999 in the U.S.
and $32,499 in Canada. Indian’s Chieftain Limited is available starting
at $25,999 in the U.S. and $32,499 in Canada. Pricing for the Chieftain
Classic begins at $24,999 in the U.S. and $31,499 in Canada.

Arriving at dealerships now, riders can learn more or test ride by
visiting a local Indian Motorcycle dealership. For more information on
the 2019 Chieftain lineup, or to find the nearest dealer, visit IndianMotorcycle.com
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and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle Company is America’s First Motorcycle Company®.
Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists
around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most
legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance,
engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today
that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To
learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.